STORY Have you tried ramps yet? If you live on the East Coast of America, you should make a beeline to your nearest farmer’s market to try them. These wild leeks are the perfect combination of an onion and a […]
STORY A few months ago, I had a special at Skinner’s that I knew was going to try at home. It was a broccoli rabe pesto with sausage that was so decadent and filling, it fed three people and left […]
STORY A few days ago, we had leftover easter eggs, and I wanted to get rid of them. My roommate had boiled a whole bunch. Apparently there is a popular game that is played on Easter in Bulgaria which involves […]
I’ve been told on numerous occasions that this is the best Shepard’s Pie that folks have “ever tasted. Ever!” I think it’s the sweetness of the potatoes, or the richness of flavor from using lamb stock instead of chicken or beef stock. It is memorably delicious, and I suspect you’ll want to eat it not just when you’re drinking green beer, but all year-round.
STORY Some of my favorite recipes come from unexpected sources. My lamb ragu, for instance, was inspired by a meal I had at Skinners Loft. Now, I’ve mentioned before that Skinners Loft is one of my favorite spots (I met […]
STORY Last December (almost January) my boyfriend Sean and I celebrated our anniversary right after an enormous snow storm. It took him 4 hours to get to me (he was only 1/2 hour away!) and when he finally arrived he […]
STORY After the last big snow storm, I wanted nothing more than to have a hearty, healthy bowl of stew, and once I tried this recipe, I got a special surprise: a stew with so much flavor, it will become […]
Moussaka was the best thing to eat today, after shoveling snow. Easy and so tasty.
I love lamb. What’s to tell? This recipe is quick (marinade for an hour, cook for 15), and it’s scrumptious. You should make it as soon as possible!
Tonight we braised a bison cheek. My god folks, this one was a 10 out of 10. 3 hours of slow roasting at 275° F (135° C) produced one of the best meals we’ve ever had. Good. Rich, savory goodness.